The Brett Favre saga continues…. the NY Post is reporting that Brett Favre contacted Jenn Sterger last summer when he was in New York. Favre was in town to appear on “Joe Buck Live” on HBO.
At that time, Favre had not signed with the Minnesota Vikings and Sterger was not employed by the Jets, when the veteran quarterback called her.
“The same number that was used to send the messages in 2008 is the same one used to call Jenn in 2009.”
The NFL’s investigation on the Brett Favre sext messages remains at a standstill. Officials met with Brett Favre this past Tuesday, but Sterger will not cooperate with NFL officials. Sterger is allegedly trying to work out a settlement with Favre. A source close to the story said:
“The Settlement would include a confidentially agreement between the two that would effectively stop the NFL, which does not have subpoena power, from speaking with Sterger about Favre.”
Deanna Favre was on Good Morning America this morning to talk about her new book and addressed allegations that her husband Brett Favre sent sext messages to former Jets sideline reporter Jenn Sterger.
When asked about her husband’s sext messages, Deanna said, “Faith has gotten me through many difficult struggles, and it will get me through this one.” Deanna even recited a passage from the Bible, “We were talking earlier about a verse I have on my fridge — Isaiah 41:9-13 actually is on my fridge right now. ‘Don’t be afraid. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand,’ and that’s what I’m leaning on.”
Brett Favre met with NFL officials on Tuesday, but Deanna did not say if the allegations were true or false.
Deanna’s new book is titled: “The Cure for the Chronic Life: Overcoming the Hopelessness That Holds You Back” and was co-written with her pastor.
Deanna has been married to Brett Favre since 1998, but the pair first dated in high school. In 2004, Deanna was diagnosed with breast cancer and her brother died all in the same week. Deanna has also stood by Brett Favre during his two separate stints in rehab.
The NFL has announced it will now be suspending players for hits to the head. While this is to protect the safety of the players, many believe the league is being hypocritical because for years the NFL has celebrated hard hits. Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison was fined $75,000 for his concussion hitting hits against the Cleveland Browns this past Sunday.
Harrison opened up to Tony Bruno on FOX Sports Radio about the fine and how it may mean the end of football for him:
You literally have to think about changing the way you play football. Honestly, I’m truly considering if I can play football in the NFL by the rules that they’re trying to make. I’m honestly going to sit down with my coach and see if I can play football within the NFL rules and still be effective. If not, I may have to give up playing football.
Harrison was excused from Wednesday’s practice as he contemplated retirement but is planning to practice on Thursday. Harrison is a 3 time Pro-Bowler.
Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee was suspended for one game after he was arrested early this morning for public intoxication. Police arrested McAfee for swimming in a canal in the Indianapolis club district. McAfee who is 23 and played football at West Virgina had a blood alcohol level of 0.15.
When asked by police why McAfee was in the canal he said, “I am not sure.” Police then asked McAfee why he was wet, when he responded, “It was raining.” McAfee said his shirt was, “In the water.” Before give McAfee a breathalyzer, police asked him how much he had to drink, McAfee said, “A lot ’cause I’m drunk.”
